7-Day Tanzania Wildlife Photography Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha & Photography Safari Briefing

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Relax and prepare for your unforgettable Tanzania wildlife photography safari while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Depending on your arrival time, photographers may explore the lodge gardens, nearby scenery, or simply relax before the adventure begins. Your guide will provide a detailed safari and photography briefing, discussing wildlife photography opportunities, lighting conditions, camera positioning, and the incredible wildlife experiences ahead in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire Wildlife Photography Safari

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s best wildlife photography destinations famous for its giant baobab trees, dramatic landscapes, and large elephant herds. Enjoy extensive game drives while searching for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, and many bird species across the scenic savannah plains. Tarangire offers exceptional photography opportunities with beautiful golden light, open landscapes, and close wildlife encounters ideal for wildlife photographers. Your professional safari guide will help position the vehicle for the best photography angles and lighting conditions throughout the day. After picnic lunch and afternoon wildlife photography sessions, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Journey to Serengeti & Photography Game Drive

After breakfast, continue your wildlife photography safari toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park while enjoying incredible photography opportunities along the way. Serengeti is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife photography destinations, offering endless plains, dramatic landscapes, and exceptional predator sightings. Capture stunning images of lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards, and many other animals while traveling through the park. The changing light conditions throughout the day create excellent opportunities for landscape and wildlife photography. Your experienced safari guide will assist with positioning the vehicle for the best photographic angles and wildlife encounters. Arrive at your tented safari camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Serengeti Big Cats Photography Safari

Spend a full day exploring the incredible Serengeti National Park while focusing on wildlife and Big Cats photography. Serengeti is one of Africa’s greatest photography destinations and offers exceptional opportunities to capture dramatic wildlife moments across the endless plains. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and many other animals while enjoying carefully planned game drives designed to maximize photography opportunities. The early morning and late afternoon lighting conditions provide stunning photographic moments ideal for wildlife and landscape photography. Your experienced safari guide will assist with positioning the vehicle for the best angles, lighting, and close wildlife encounters throughout the day. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Great Migration & Predator Photography Experience

Enjoy another incredible day in Serengeti National Park focusing on Great Migration and predator photography opportunities. Depending on the season, photographers may witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains while predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas closely follow the migration. Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities for dramatic wildlife photography, action shots, and stunning landscape compositions. The changing light throughout the day creates beautiful conditions for capturing unforgettable wildlife images across the endless plains. Your professional safari guide will carefully position the vehicle for optimal photography angles, wildlife encounters, and natural lighting conditions. Return to your safari camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Photography Safari

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and continue toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an unforgettable wildlife photography safari inside the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of Africa’s best opportunities to photograph the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino within a single day. The crater floor features breathtaking scenery, beautiful light conditions, and exceptional wildlife density ideal for wildlife and landscape photography. Enjoy game drives across the crater while capturing dramatic wildlife moments, birdlife, hippos, zebras, hyenas, and stunning panoramic views. After picnic lunch and afternoon photography sessions, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay near the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara Photography Safari & Return to Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy your final wildlife photography experience in the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park before returning to Arusha. This scenic park is famous for its lush groundwater forests, flamingos, dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, and diverse wildlife including elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, monkeys, and many bird species. Lake Manyara offers excellent opportunities for landscape, birdlife, and wildlife photography with beautiful natural lighting and unique ecosystems. Enjoy a final game drive and picnic lunch while capturing memorable images of Tanzania’s wildlife and stunning scenery. After the safari, continue back to Arusha where your unforgettable Tanzania wildlife photography safari adventure comes to an end.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.